CVE-2009-3303: XSS

Published Nov 24, 2009
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in www/help/tracker.php in GForge 4.5.14, 4.7 rc2, and 4.8.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the helpname parameter.

Affected Software

3 affected components
GForge=4.7-rc2
GForge=4.8.1
GForge=4.5.14

Event History

Nov 24, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-3303?

CVE-2009-3303 is classified as a medium severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-3303?

To fix CVE-2009-3303, update GForge to a version that addresses this vulnerability, preferably 4.8.1 or later.

3

Which versions of GForge are affected by CVE-2009-3303?

CVE-2009-3303 affects GForge versions 4.5.14, 4.7 rc2, and 4.8.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-3303?

CVE-2009-3303 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows arbitrary web script or HTML injection.

5

Can CVE-2009-3303 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2009-3303 can be exploited remotely by attackers using the helpname parameter.

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